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Craig Dubishar is a proud father of three Girl Scout Gold Award recipients and one BSA Eagle Scout. He started in Scouting in 1968 and backpacked Philmont in 1973,1974, 1978, and1983. He has also canoed the wilderness of Ontario’s Wabakimi Provincial Park.

Craig has been a NCAC registered Scouter since 1998 and spent 22 years with the NCAC’s High Adventure Committee. As an adult Advisor, he completed Philmont treks in 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2021 and returning in 2022. He also trekked the Adirondacks (2012), North Country Trail (2018), Monongahela National Forest (2021), and dozens of shakedowns on the Appalachian Trail.

In 2010, he was received Powhatan District’s District Award of Merit. Outside of Scouting, he served 22 years on the Board of Directors for the regional non-profit Volunteer Fairfax and has served as Secretary, Vice President and President.

Some of his other professional accomplishments include:

• Attorney
• Board of Trustees, Member, Washington National Cathedral Association, 2003 – 2011
• Episcopal Diocese of Virginia’s Creation Care Task Force, Member since 1994.  Chair from 2011 – 2014.
• Official photographer, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church (1995 – 2021).  Formed the “Photography Ministry.”
• Haiti Mission Team since 2011.  Leads the annual mission trip in support of a school only accessible by boat and a hike up the mountain.
• Official photographer, WWII 8^th Army Air Force Historical Society since 2011 traveling the United States and twice to the UK in support of WWII research projects
• Parent Photographer for the Herndon High School Marching Band since 2006 and was one of two official photographers for their 2019 trip to Normandie, France to participate in various ceremonies for the 75^th anniversary of D-Day

Congratulations to Craig and the 2022 Silver Beaver Class!

David Rockwell is currently the Assistant Council Commissioner for Cub Leader Roundtables and a Scoutmaster for Troop 1570. Since 2013 he has been a Den Leader, Assistant Cubmaster, Cubmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, District Cub Leader. Roundtable Commissioner and Council level trainer with Wood Badge, University of Scouting and Commissioner College. He strives to set the best example he can for his son Harrison and every scout he meets.

David owes all of his passion for Scouting to his insightful wife Kim, who without hesitation yelled out “Dave will do it” at a Join Scouts Night for Pack 913 in Herndon, VA, when they asked for volunteers to be den leaders. If their son Harrison was going to do Scouts, Dave was too. Harrison is now a Life Scout and is preparing to staff NYLT.

During David’s youth he was a Life Scout, lifeguard at a United Methodist Camp, and captain of the swim team. He received a bachelor’s degree from Nazareth College of Rochester and a master’s degree from West Virginia University. In addition to a 27 year career in social research contracting, he also enjoyed a 23 year run as an improvisational comedy performer/instructor with ComedySportz, DC. David still wants to figure out what he is going to do when he grows up. It will probably have something to do with Scouting and his family.

Congratulations to David and the 2022 Silver Beaver Class!

Living in Arlington with her husband of 24 years, John and son Robert, Fran began her Scouting adventure in 2010 when she was volunteered to serve as a co-Den Leader for Tiger Den 6, Pack 149 by her then 6 yr old son. She cheerfully supported Den 6 as they earned the Bobcat, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks and the Pack as Committee Chair. Fran received Pack 149’s 2015 Unit Scouter of the Year. She also served as the Volunteer Coordinator and a Committee Member for Troop 149.

Starting as an Assistant Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, Fran has held a variety of roles in Chain Bridge District, including Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner, Lion Champion, Popcorn Kernal and Den Leader Trainer. She became District Chair in 2017 and received the District Award of Merit in 2019.

Fran also has coached youth soccer since 2009, and has been recognized by the Arlington Soccer Association with the 2009 Aces Rookie Coach of the Year, the 2015 Aces Coach of the Year Award and the 2019 High School Coach of the Year Award. Arlington County recognized her as a Connect with Kids Champion in 2013.

When Fran is not Scouting or coaching, she serves as Vice President, Advocacy, for the National PACE Association leading their congressional and government relations, external affairs, coalition and grassroots efforts. She holds a MA in public administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BA in political science from Davidson College.

Congratulations to Fran and the 2022 Silver Beaver Class!

Eric began Scouting as a Cub Scout with Alaska’s Pack 203 back when Lion was the rank between Bear and Webelos.  He continued Scouting first with Troop 512 in Washington, DC, and then with Troop 694 in Springfield, VA.  He was elected to the Order of the Arrow, spent summers at all five Goshen camps, and became an Eagle Scout.

Eric became an NCAC Scouter when his son started Scouting.  He served as Webelos Den Leader for Pack 1682 and Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster for Troop 30.  Eric reactivated his Order of the Arrow membership, converted to Brotherhood (45 years after his Ordeal), and served as a Chapter Committee Adviser.  He currently serves as the Sully Chapter Adviser in the Amangamek-Wipit Lodge, a member-at-large on the Sully District Committee, and a Troop 30 Assistant Scoutmaster.

Eric belongs to the United Christian Parish of Reston where he’s been a long-time worship lay leader.  He chaired the parish-pastor relations committee.  Eric’s been an ardent promoter of celebrating Scout Sundays and Girl Scout Sundays.

Professionally, Eric is an information technology management consultant for Federal agencies.  He’s a Cold War veteran, having served as a U.S. Army artilleryman.

Eric is blessed to be married to Jane who he met on a sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay.  Jane survived as committee chair for Pack 1682 and has since been a willing short notice “second adult” for Eric’s Scouting activities.  They are the proud parents of Devlin, who is an Arrowman and an Eagle Scout.

Congratulations to Eric and the 2022 Silver Beaver Class!